BenjaminM
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Democracy is defined as: ‘for the people by the people’, ie we as electors, elect Councillors to act on our behalf, it must be a reasonable assumption that they act in the best interests of us all, as they see it.
It is a nonsense to even suggest that the electorate should be consulted directly (in the form of a referendum, I assume) on every decision that is made on our behalf, by elected representatives.
As for blatantly pointing a finger at individual Councillors for decisions made,it is entirely wrong as they all share a collective responsibility.
In addition, just remember that the decisions made are based on recommendations of Officers of the Council, who, like it or not, are more skilled and qualified in their respective fields, than either you or I.
Rather than griping to all and sundry through this particular medium, it is more appropriate to bring such matters to the attention of the Councillor that represents you.
That is the way to achieve change rather than metaphorically talking it over in the pub or over the garden fence.
Stand up and be counted if your beliefs are so strong. Councillors don’t bite!A theme that seems to be common to a lot of posts on this thread, is the perceived threat posed by, may I paraphrase, by an undesirable element of Wrexham inhabitants.
Because of a couple of recent incidents, one of tragic proportions, it seems to me that some people think it is becoming like the Wild West.
Let me try and contextualise:
I worked in an emergency service in and around Moss Side, Manchester for a number of years in a period encompassing the riots. Whilst there, on two occasions, I arrived at work to find a dead body thrown over the boundary wall of the station where I was based.
I also lived in a third world Caribbean country for several years where gun crime in the town was almost an every day occurrence. I exaggerate not.
Compared to those situations, living in Wrexham is a walk in the park.
I think that those who live in a semi cloistered environment, like Wrexham, have a not unnatural tendency to sensationalise events and give greater emphasis to them than the real situation warrants.
By reacting to what is an essentially a minor blip in the bigger picture, fuels the negative perception of the town by stigmatising it as if Armageddon is about to strike.Wayneinspain, my last word on the topic.
I refer you to your comments posted on the forum regarding the Councillors forum panel where you state that:-
A. Councillors would run scared from having questions put to them on a forum.
B. Only Arfon Jones and Phil Wynn would agree to do it.Are either or both of the above statements supposition on your part or factual ?
If the answer to either or both is factual, where is the PROOF?
See? What goes around comes around.
Perhaps you would care to be less disparaging in future, unless of course you consider yourself to be omnipotent and beyond reproach.
Practice what you wish others to do before criticism spouts forth
ps. There are many other instances I could cite but I think I have made my point.Dear thewayneinspain, I have taken lessons from a master of rhetoric who, rather than offer solutions to a situation or problem, questions every assertion made.
Over the years I have met a lot of people who condemn a persons opinion without offering anything constructive in return. Sounds familiar?
With regard to providing proof of ‘I think……proof’, I have no intention of trawling through your numerous posts as I have read them once enough already.
With regard to your reference regarding confrontationalism, you may be well advised to check your stance on numerous topics on Wrexham.com
If it helps you to understand, common sense can be either an innate concept or something derived through experience. Simply put, plain ordinary good judgement based on sound practical sense. Hence, there can be no proof of a concept until the results of that common sense are tangible.It is very rich of thewayneinspain to ask for proof of statements made by contributors. I have lost count of the number of times that he has made statements like’ I think,but I have no proof’ in his posts.
It is about time that he realised that other people have opinions equally valid to his own and that he is not the fount of all knowledge.
Perhaps he thinks( and I have no proof of that) that other people are imbeciles without the mental capability of forming an opinion without his direction.
I am heartily sick of his didactic and supercilious attitude where every opinion is questioned if it differs from his own. That is not debate, it is confrontationalism. And yes, I do have the education to form an opinion without overbearing direction from others.Aesthetics is a concept that is placed on a wish list with regard to modern architecture, but in reality, functionality and cost are the primary concerns.
The building is not out of keeping with Snowden House on Vicarage Hill or the property built on Well Place both of which are in the immediate vicinity.
Whatever the design, it would be a definite improvement on the present virtually derelict eyesore.
As regards Penybryn and Bridge St., 10 years or so ago, I seem to remember a promise made to enhance the ‘gateways’ to Wrexham, which never materialised.
Perhaps one should look to Westminster and Cardiff for reasons for it not occurring rather than being a dog in the manger regarding progression.
And no, I do not have an alternative to a 2D image but as they say, ‘don’t judge a book by its’ cover’.Newrisingsun, the building has yet to be built so the illustration shown is an ‘artists impression’ only. How can you make judgement just by viewing a 2 dimensional image?
Incidentally, the ‘out front’ car parking places are as existing and I am not aware of any pedestrian issues surrounding the area.
Once again, another nit picker, purely, it would seem, for the sake of it.As an aside, the town is rightly proud of the endeavours of Glyndwr University to make its’ mark on the academic map and to do this, accommodation is essential for students attending the University. I truly welcome the proposal.
